Chikan Ancient Town

💖 Impressions of Chikan: 🌸 This is an ancient town full of historical and cultural heritage, with a large number of South Seas-style buildings preserved. 🌺 Here you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, with the beautiful views of the Pearl River Delta at your fingertips. 🎉 Here is a feast of food, with special snacks and exotic cuisine that make people linger. 🚗 Traffic Guide: 🌄 Chikan is about 200 kilometers away from Guangzhou, you can choose to drive or take a long-distance bus. 🚆 If you take the train, you can take the high-speed train to Chikan from Guangzhou South Station. 🏨️ Accommodation recommendation: 🌟 There are many hotels and homestays in Chikan Ancient Town to choose from, satisfying different budgets and needs. 🍲 Food recommendation: 🌶️ Chikan's special dishes include Chikan roast goose, Overseas Chinese style chicken, Jiaokou boat porridge, etc. 🍹 In addition, Chikan's sweet soups and snacks are also worth a try, such as sesame paste, tofu pudding, etc. 🌳 Attractions recommendation: 🏞️ Chikan Ancient Town: Stroll through the ancient town and feel the long history. 📚 Mainland Club Building: Appreciate the combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles. 🌼 Tanjiang Night Tour: Enjoy the riverside night view and experience the charm of the South Seas. 💖 Guangzhou Club: Feel the prosperity of the overseas Chinese community in the past. 🎠 Eleven Lanes: Taste authentic food and feel the life of Chikan people. 🌼 Are you ready to embark on a journey to Chikan? Come and experience the historical heritage, natural scenery and food feast here! 🌈🎉🏞️

| Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town takes you to the Republic of China in a second!!!. The century-old arcade town that is unknown to many, a second to the Republic of China Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town is located in Kaiping, Jiangmen, Guangdong, one of the starting points for overseas Chinese to cross the ocean, and it has a history of 370 years. There are about 600 arcades and countless Diaolou buildings here. Walking through the streets and alleys of the ancient town, looking back at the hundred-year history of overseas Chinese, there is an indescribable nostalgia in my heart. Address: Guangdong Chikan Ancient Town Overseas Chinese International Tourism Resort Ticket: 60r Opening hours: 24 hours Must check in!! Chikan Town Station The starting point of the tram, the double-deck dark green retro tram, accompanied by the bell ringing through various blocks, 30 minutes to roam the ancient town, watch the Diaolou, admire the arcade, people seem to have traveled back to that romantic Republic of China Arcade Old Street Century-old arcade, European-style buildings built along the river, there is currently the largest scale, the most continuous interface, the most complete preservation of the arcade building group, taking pictures is a great shot Chizi Square Various intangible cultural heritage performances are staged here during the day and night, Wing Chun, Chikan Dance Fire Dragon, Dragon Boat Race, National Tide Awakening Lion, English Dance, Pancun Lantern Festival, Water Curtain Show. Wonderful programs can't be seen Romantic rowing boat, water kayak Boating on the Tanjiang River, the scenery on both sides is in sight, just take a shot! Photo out of the point 1 Diding Road, Diding Road (strolling arcade block, riverside street) 2 Peace Square (feeding pigeons) 3 Lingnan Square (matching cheongsam is very out of the picture) 4 Memory Tide Couple Hotel Heart-shaped Swimming Pool 5 Big tree next to San Francisco About accommodation There are many hotels and hostels in the scenic area. I live in the Meitang Hotel. The Republic of China style design is my favorite. The black and white main color, retro tiles, bamboo rattan wooden chairs, retro telephones... intertwine the old memories of Chikan and Western romance. The rooftop swimming pool overlooks the ancient town, full of happiness. Ancient town food The Cantonese cuisine of Nanyuan Restaurant is very good, the secret roast pork is really yyds! Go to Xinglong Beef Hot Pot at night, the heat is very satisfying.

🚀 Just 1 hour by high-speed train from Guangzhou, you can travel through time to the stunning ancient town! 🏮 In Kaiping City, Jiangmen, there is a low-key yet charming small town, Chikan Overseas Chinese Town, which is the only tourist resort in the country themed around overseas Chinese culture. 🌟 Chikan Ancient Town is not only home to towering Diaolou, quaint old streets, story-filled overseas Chinese residences, and solemn clan ancestral halls, but also boasts comprehensive tourist and vacation facilities, making it an excellent choice to avoid crowds during holidays. 🌆 📍 Location: Chikan Overseas Chinese Town International Tourist Resort, Guangdong 💰 Ticket: 60 yuan 🚅 Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Guangzhou to Kaiping South, and a short taxi ride of just a few minutes will get you to the scenic area. If driving, it's about a two-hour drive from Guangzhou or Shenzhen. 📸 Recommended activities: - Vintage tram: Travel through the historical river of the ancient town and experience a different charm. 🚃 - Rowing boat: Enjoy the tranquility of the river, admire the arcade buildings and European-style architecture on both sides, and experience the slow life of the ancient town. 🚣‍♂️ - Peace Square: Feed pigeons, look at the church, as if you are in a foreign land. 🕊️ - Toad Palace Opera Stage: Enjoy authentic Cantonese opera and exciting lion dance performances. 🎭 - Patriot Square: Watch dragon boat races, and in the evening, there is a sci-fi music fountain light show. 💦 - Water activities: Play with paddleboards and kayaks on the river and have fun. 🚣‍♀️ - East and West Embankment Roads: Unique architectural styles, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 📷 - Festival customs: Activities like river lanterns and fire dragon blessings, experience the charm of traditional culture. 🏮 🍽️ Food recommendations: Chikan morning tea is a paradise for foodies, with recommended dishes like eel claypot rice, Chikan duck congee, salted chicken cage, tofu corner, etc. For lunch and dinner, you can choose from Jinlong Restaurant (Hangzhou cuisine) or Nanyuan (Hunan cuisine), as well as bars and cafes. 🍜 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: Meitang Hotel with a retro style, arcade-style exterior, and carefully decorated interior, every corner is a great spot for photos. There's also a rooftop pool for you to swim in. The hotel offers free parking and shuttle bus service to the scenic area, as well as car pick-up and ticket discounts! 🏨 📌 Tips: - Models can bring Republic of China-style clothing and props to take more atmospheric photos. 👗 - It is recommended to carry a telephoto lens to capture the layering of the ancient architectural complex. 📷 - If time allows, you can also visit nearby attractions like the Self-Reliance Village Diaolou Scenic Area and Majianglong. 🚗 Come to Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town to experience a different style of ancient town and feel the unique charm of overseas Chinese culture. 🌈

🌆 Stepping into Chikan Ancient Town is like traveling through a tunnel of time, returning to the bustling trade era. Here, the history of over 370 years of port opening and market establishment tells the stories of the years, with every stone slab and brick tile filled with historical traces. 🏛️ Strolling through the streets and alleys of the ancient town, you will be captivated by the arcade buildings. With more than 600 arcade buildings, each with its unique character, they seem like witnesses of history, silently guarding this land. The architectural style of the arcade buildings is distinctive, combining the simplicity and elegance of Chinese style with the romantic flair of Western style, making it a place where one lingers and forgets to return. 🌊 The Tanjiang Riverbank, which Chikan Ancient Town is nestled against, adds even more spirit and charm to this land. The riverside scenery is picturesque, with the gentle flow of the river reflecting the arcade buildings of the ancient town, creating a beautiful painting. 🛍️ As a modern trading hub, Chikan Ancient Town's once bustling scenes have faded, but the atmosphere of commerce still permeates every corner of the ancient town. Entering the shops of the ancient town, one can almost feel the prosperity of the past, with merchants gathered and goods in abundance. 🌟 Chikan Ancient Town, a place full of historical charm and commercial atmosphere. Whether you are following the footsteps of history or experiencing the charm of the ancient town, this is a rare and wonderful destination. Come to Chikan Ancient Town and explore the beautiful memories forgotten by time!

Chikan Ancient Town is located in Jiangmen city, Guangdong province. It offers a great collection of oldies but goodies, and surrounded by rivers and ancient trees. There are several watchtowers you can visit in the town and delicious famous delicacies to try. We have limited time so not much exploring was done but this is a definite recommendation to visit. It is open year round, from 9 am until about 8 or 9 pm. But it’s always best to confirm whenever you plan to go. Have fun! #guangdong #Jiangmen #ancienttown #mustvisit

Following the previous article: Kaiping Diaolou Self-Driving Tour Guide (Day 1) Day 1 has already covered Liyuan, Zili Village, and Majianglong. The itinerary for Day 2: Chikan Ancient Town → Zhongjian Tower → Xiangang Town (Huang's Ancestral Hall) → Jinjiangli → Xiangang Town Haoji Claypot Rice (claypot rice cooked over a wood fire) → Xinhui Chenpi Village 📍Chikan Ancient Town The ancient town is about a 1-hour drive from Jiangmen city center. If you go during holidays, try to arrive before noon. Since the parking lot closest to the main entrance of the scenic area was full, we were directed to a nearby parking lot. From there, we had to take a shuttle bus exclusive to the scenic area, which, including the wait and travel time, took about more than 10 minutes. During the holidays, there are many tourists, and the ancient town is divided into paid and free areas, with most being the paid tourist area. There are slightly fewer tourists in the paid area than in the free area. The architecture is all of the Republic of China style, and the whole place feels like a large Republic of China film and television base, complete with trolley cars and tour boats. During the Spring Festival, there are also dragon and lion dance activities, creating a great atmosphere. It's quite suitable for taking photos when there are fewer people. Visiting time: about 2 and a half hours Ticket price: 60 yuan/person 📍Zhongjian Tower On the way from Chikan Ancient Town to Jinjiangli, you will pass the famous Zhongjian Tower, towering on the left side of the road, its robot-like shape is hard to miss. Zhongjian Tower was built in the 7th year of the Republic of China (1918) and has five floors. Each floor of the tower has a waistline, and the top is adorned with Baroque and Gothic styles. The name 'Zhongjian Tower' is inscribed on the building. Currently, the tower is locked and cannot be climbed. Visiting time: about 10 minutes 📍Xiangang Town This place has one of the filming locations for 'The Whirlwind' - Huang's Ancestral Hall. The hall is not large and is free to visit. Nearby, there is a famous claypot rice restaurant. The local specialty is claypot rice cooked on a wood fire stove, which gives it a unique fragrance. Highly recommended to try! Visiting time: about half an hour 📍Jinjiangli Compared to the three diaolous visited on the first day, Jinjiangli is a bit quieter. However, it has the 'Number One Diaolou in Kaiping' - Ruishi Tower, which is the tallest and most artistically valuable diaolou in Kaiping. The nine-story tower cost 30,000 Hong Kong dollars to build, and the materials were all imported from Hong Kong. The tower is a typical residential building with a mix of Ionic, Baroque, Islamic, Byzantine, and other Western architectural styles, while the interior is decorated in traditional Lingnan style. The building combines Eastern and Western architectural styles. Currently, the tower is privately owned, and an additional fee must be paid to the owner, an elderly gentleman, who will also enthusiastically provide explanations and take photos. Jinjiangli is built along the river, with a river embankment slightly above ground level along the riverbank. Sitting on the stone benches facing the dusk and enjoying the village's beautiful scenery fills one with an inexplicable sense of happiness. Visiting time: about 1 hour 📍Xinhui Chenpi Village On the way back, we made a special trip to Xinhui Chenpi Village. Xinhui's dried tangerine peel is famous nationwide. Chenpi Village is more like a wholesale market for dried tangerine peel, with various products such as small green mandarins, dried tangerine peel candy, dried tangerine peel tortoise jelly, and so on. It's a good place to buy gifts for friends and family.

I really like this romantic town that feels like a return to the old times.💕 It only takes an hour to get there by high-speed train from Guangzhou~ Ride the tram and travel through the century-old arcades You don't need to go to the south of the Yangtze River to enjoy the view of little bridges over flowing water from a rowing boat You don't need to go abroad to experience the exotic charm of this overseas Chinese town~ The festive atmosphere is now at its peak! - 📍Kaiping, Guangdong, Chikan Overseas Chinese Town 🚗Take the high-speed train to Kaiping South Station and then a 🚗ten-minute taxi ride - 🗺Tour itinerary: Day1: Arrive at Chikan Overseas Chinese Town➠Check into Meitang Hotel➠Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Flower Cards➠Rong'an Building Spring Couplets➠Lunch at Nanyuan Restaurant➠Year of the Dragon Tram➠Lion and Dragon Dance Performances➠Dinner at Xianglong Banquet➠Year of the Dragon Lanterns➠Music Fountain Light Show➠Night Photography Day2: Chikan morning tea Cantonese breakfast➠Big Calendar, Spring Festival Internet-famous Wall, Spring Couplets Internet-famous Check-in Spot➠Rowing Boat Ride➠Daytime visit to the ancient town➠Li Garden Scenic Area➠Return trip - 📷Photo spots: 🔹Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Flower Cards At Chikan Town Station (tram starting station), Chikan Overseas Chinese Town photo wall (next to Rong'an Building and Qi'an Bridge), you can find the rare Hong Kong intangible cultural heritage flower cards! They are built by the real inheritors of Hong Kong flower cards! Instantly return to the festive atmosphere of old Hong Kong! 🔸Hundred-Meter Year of the Dragon Lanterns Go to Daxi Road at night to see the hundred-meter Year of the Dragon lanterns! The giant dragon winds through the arcades, very three-dimensional and stunning! Such a dragon-themed arcade giant dragon lantern can only be seen in Chikan! Really love it 🔹Year of the Dragon Tram Besides taking photos inside the Year of the Dragon tram! You can also get off at these five stations: Chikan Town Station, Queen's Bar Station, Kaiping Club Station, San Francisco Station, and Paris Hotel Station to capture the beautiful scenery! 🔸Rowing Boat View the scenery comparable to the water towns south of the Yangtze River and the charm of the overseas Chinese town from a rowing boat 🔹Spring Festival Internet-famous Wall, Big Calendar, Internet-famous Spring Couplets Check-in Spot All next to the morning tea place~ All are Chikan's must-visit and photogenic Spring Festival decorations! 🔸Chizi Square Enjoy the music fountain light show at night 🔹Li Garden Scenic Area A combination of Chinese garden and Western architecture, the diaolou garden architecture offers a view at every step, a garden within a garden, and the beauty of architecture! - 🏠About accommodation: It is recommended to stay inside the scenic area when visiting Chikan, because the night view is really amazing! And it's very photogenic in the morning when there are fewer people~ The style is full of the charm of the Republic of China, and the scenery of the infinity pool on the rooftop is also very beautiful and great for photos! - 🍔About food: Chikan morning tea guest: tofu corner, clay pot rice, shrimp dumplings... Nanyuan Restaurant: honey roast pork, tangerine peel duck soup... Jinlong Restaurant: Xianglong Banquet ✔️Xianglong Banquet is a Guangdong big basin dish~ Not only does it have various Guangdong specialties, but the most important thing is! It has a particularly good meaning~ And the taste is exceptional!

⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: Chikan Ancient Town, Jiangmen 🚗Transportation Guide: 1 High-speed rail : From Guangzhou to Kaiping South, it's just a ten-minute taxi ride to the scenic area after getting off. 2 Self-driving: Two hours from Guangzhou or Shenzhen 💰Ticket Price: Adults 60, Children 12-1.5 or under 12 years old 40 You can walk around and explore for about 1.5 hours, 🌟Highlights: It turns out that Jiangmen is not only a place for thrilling check-ins but also has Chikan, an overseas Chinese ancient town that takes you back to the Republic of China era in a second. 📌Little Tips: Models can bring Republic of China style clothing and props It's recommended to bring a telephoto lens to capture the layered feel of the ancient architectural complex If you have enough time, you can also visit the nearby Zili Village Watchtower Scenic Area, Majianglong, and others for a combined tour

| Learn while playing.❄️ Winter is the more comfortable tourism season in Guangdong. A holiday🏖️ with kids👶 is perfect! It allows moms and dads to truly 'free their hands'👐. Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town has a history of over 370 years since its port was opened🏘️, with 683 existing century-old arcade buildings. The rich historical and cultural atmosphere allows every visitor, big and small👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, to fully touch history and perceive culture📖. 1️⃣ In the ancient town, you absolutely must not miss the tram🚌 tour experience! A family can sit on the retro tram, accompanied by the crisp bell ringing as they tour the ancient town, instantly traveling back to the Republic of China era🚏! Children can go up to the semi-open second floor of the tram and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town from a high vantage point. 2️⃣ The slow experience of rowing a ferry🛶 is, of course, something to explore! You can enjoy a leisurely afternoon with your family, 🛶 boating on the lake, chatting, and relaxing!🏞️ 3️⃣ Take your children to Peace Square to experience the joy of feeding pigeons🕊️! Buy a pack of grains🌾 as bait, get up close with peace pigeons🕊️, watch them pecking, and listen to the 'flap flap' sound of their wings beating, an interesting interactive experience that can also engage the children's sensory and motor skills🧏🏻 4️⃣ Feel the charm of Cantonese elegance at Peace Square🎤. Kaiping has long been known as the hometown of artistic culture, and the famous Cantonese opera performer Red Line Girl was also born here. Together with the children, immerse in the culture of opera🎶, watch the long sleeves flutter, and listen to the melodious opera~🎶 5️⃣ The tie-dye and weaving experience at the ancient town's Guangzhou Silk Factory🪡🧵. Create unique works with your children and share parent-child time📖 6️⃣ In the evening, head to the riverside of Chizi Square to watch the dragon boat🐉 races, a competition about speed and passion🚣. Watch the lion dance on plum blossom poles, with the lions leaping over the poles, looking up and jumping vigorously. Kaiping, as a world-renowned hometown of famous chefs, gathers special delicacies from all over🥗🥘🍜🍲🍛🧆🥙

The ticket price is 60 Rowing boat 80 Double-decker Ding Ding sightseeing bus 50 🅿️ Parking is 10 yuan per car Children under 1.2 meters in height are admitted for free The water screen light show at night is great👍 Ideal for photography Staying at the hotel in the scenic area allows access to all facilities, with family hotels offering children's playgrounds and splash pools, ensuring experiences for the whole family. 👍Highly recommended: Visitor numbers are still low on weekdays, offering an excellent experience. Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town

Chikan Ancient Town, located in Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province, is a famous overseas Chinese hometown with more than 90,000 overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots. The ancient town was built during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 370 years. It used to be the location of Kaiping County. Chikan Ancient Town is built along the Tanjiang River. The south bank is the countryside, the north bank is the city, the uniform arcade buildings, and a group of western buildings larger than Kaiping Old Street. The East and West embankments along the river, and the Zhonghua Road parallel to them, there is a small road called "Second Horse Road" sandwiched between the two main roads. These are the three horizontals parallel to the river, and there are many vertical roads intersecting with them to form the urban road network. Chikan Ancient Town is like a World Architecture Museum. The preserved characteristic ancient buildings here have a unique blend of Chinese and Western simplicity. It can be said to be unique in the Lingnan region. Movies such as "The Grandmaster", "Let the Bullets Fly", "Drunken Fist 2" and the variety show "All Members Accelerate" have all filmed here. 📍Guangdong Jiangmen Kaiping Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town Scenic Area 🎫Ticket 60 🅿️The open-air parking lot in the scenic area is very large, 10 yuan/table 🕰️Play time: 09:00—22:00

After walking through Chikan Ancient Town, it feels like a journey through time and space. Witness the rise and fall of the century-old arcades, taste the flavors of Jiangmen's cuisine. Here, with the clanging trams, rowing boats, Chan Palace stage, old flag towers, and Huaxin Bridge, the Republic of China's style sways in full. You can also feed pigeons at the Christian church in Peace Square. 📒 Keep this two-day city walk itinerary of Jiangmen for a perfect weekend getaway. 🏨: For accommodation, I chose the Xiangyu Homestay located in Tangkou Town of Kaiping, with streams, lawns, and courtyards full of Eastern aesthetics. Boldly flaunting the coffee culture of Jiangmen's 3:30 pm afternoon tea. 🍴: Wenji Claypot Rice For gourmets, a simple claypot rice cooked over firewood is enough to amaze. The combination of beef and eel hides the flavors within the aroma of rice, telling the story of Kaiping's livelihood with the passionate heat of a fierce fire. ☕️: Chikan Ancient Town Market There are many snack streets in Jiangmen to choose from. The afternoon tea culture, originating from Hong Kong, meant that dockworkers had to work from one o'clock to six after lunch. The strenuous physical labor meant a higher demand for energy, and the craving for sugar and oil is a survival instinct etched into human genes. The 3:30 pm afternoon tea is undoubtedly the best 'refueling station' for them. In Jiangmen, besides the thrill, there is also the 3:30 pm afternoon tea. The habit of having afternoon tea at 3:30 pm has been introduced to Jiangmen through the increasingly frequent exchanges in the Greater Bay Area, where it has evolved into a unique and delicious experience in this fusion of Chinese and Western hometown of overseas Chinese. 📖 The must-visit Granary Bookstore, compared to the impact of visual design, I think it's very suitable for a spiritual journey during a slow trip. If you like to read life at a slow pace, then I definitely recommend you visit Kaiping's first avant-garde Granary Bookstore in the world. With its minimalist black and white ins-style curved aesthetic design, books and granary, poetry in the distance, it's like being in an art exhibition.